Eye Care
Eye diseases in the elderly
Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition among people 50 years of age and older. It is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults....
Eye Care
Common Age-Related Eye Diseases
By the age of 65 years, most of the elderly have some form of vision impairment due to four major eye-related diseases – glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration or diabetic...
Eye Care
Protect Your Eyes During This Summer
We suggest many ways to protect your eyes during this summer. Wear sunglasses with total ultraviolet protection. Like the skin, the eyes also need to be protected from the ultraviolet...
Eye Care
PINK EYE (ACUTE CONJUNCTIVITIS)
Conjunctivitis is an infection that affects the outer layer of the eye especially the white portion and the inside of the eyelids. It is not a serious condition and is...
Eye Care
WATERY EYES
Sometimes one may get watery eyes. This can lead to spillage of the tears on the eyelids and the cheeks as though one is crying. One always gets worried and...
Squint Surgery
What to expect after squint surgery?
After surgery, a pad may be put over the treated eye. This is usually removed the next day or sometimes before the patient goes home. The eye may be sore...
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Choosing Eyeglass Frames For Children?
The number of children needing glasses has increased and nearly one in five children need to wear glasses. Making children wear glasses is difficult as they find it uncomfortable, and...
Eye Care
Taking Care of Eyes In the Winter
Many times, we do not realize that winter brings with itself its share of hazards for the eyes. The winter brings with it a lot of dryness. The air is...
Pediatric Ophthalmology
When Should You Get a Child’s Eye Test Done?
When a baby is born, the eyes are not fully developed. Most of the development of the eyes will occur in the first 7 years of life. It is important...
Cataract Surgery
Cataract and Quality of Life
Cataracts develop naturally with age. They are characterized by clouding of the natural lens in our eye and this reduces the brightness of the image reaching the retina and makes...